Farm program satire and real costs spark critique
A retired coal company executive in Lake County, Dennis Gent, converted his farm into a country club to illustrate what he sees as folly in federal farm programs. He received 70177 dollars for not planting for years, mocking bureaucratic expansion and the political use of agriculture departments.
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Coal Company
Lake County
Dennis Gent
Ite
Washington
Orville Freeman
Department
John Schmittker
Congress
United States Department of Agriculture
Sclons
White House drives Job Corps closures and Camp Parks controversy
The Los Angeles Camp Parks faces a multi million contract under Litton Industries run by Charles B Thornton, linked to Johnson allies. A General Accounting Office review last year cited high costs lax discipline and poor training results at the camp.
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White House
Los Angeles
Parks
Washington
Litton
Charles B
Thornton
Johnson
Robert McNamara
Tips and cautions on speculative stocks and insurance bets
A reader warns against chasing tips like Avrosonic traded QTC noting its decline from about 12 to 10 in the past year and government interest in altimeter tech. The advice favors buying Talley Industries instead and cautions about insurance stock risks, urging consulting a specialist before purchasing policies.
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Avrosonic
Serosonic
Conversation with Dr. Krutch Shapes Views on News and Invention
Paul Harvey notes The Desert Rat Dr. Krutch shaped his thinking through writings in The American Scholar and his love of nature. Krutch argues invention often drives problems and modern life, saying living matters more than making a living and that news rarely makes history.
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Ston
Tom Shree
Ay Wood Kratch
Angel
Wwe
Krutch
Arizona Desert
Tucson
UN Ues
Vietnam
Dr. Krutch
Gen. Fog, Corp
Rockefeller’s odds fade in Nixon’s shadow in 1964 GOP race
Russell Kirk argues Nixon leads Nixon ahead as Rockefeller faces slim primary chances after a mixed New York image. He predicts Rockefeller cannot overcome Nixon in Wisconsin Nebraska Indiana or South Dakota and may be shut out of major primaries except possibly Oregon. He cites Rockefeller’s New York health policy push and the Hudson River Expressway as hurting support.
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George Roney
Ingthorse
Nelson Rockefeller
Gov. Rockefeller
George
John D
Nelson
New Hampshire
Richard Nixon
Nixon
New York
Rockefeller
Johnson
Oregon
New York City
Rockefller
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Indiana
South Dakota
Goldwater
Vention
Taft
Truman
Cope
Gen
Hee. Corp
Short Thoughts on Custer Mansell and Civil Disastrous Gray
A columnist muses on historical figures and political moves. It suggests if Custer knew Mansell better he might not have perished and notes Indians’ role. Rockefeller hints at accepting the GOP nomination if offered. Westmoreland allegedly seeks 100 000 to 400 000 more troops. The Gray prophecy foresees segregated black and white societies, endorsing separate but equal as an improving notion.
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Custer
Mansell
Worry Clinic Advice for Small Restaurant Startups
Dr Crane warns Toni and Louise to gain experience first, then work with a successful restaurant before risking 10000 dollars. He advises testing location sales potential, studying traffic and competition, and cautious advertising to avoid wasting funds.
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Toni
Louise
Nowy
Dr. Crane
Toin
Lile
Hornet Nests and Humorous Anecdotes From 19th Century Nye
An excerpt recalls Edgar Nye's humorous tale about collecting hornet nests and other curiosities. The story describes hanging a large hornet nest in a cabinet, a hornet mistaking a rosebud for a flower, and a practical joke that left Nye with hornet marks in his hair, smashes, and a makeshift hat.
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Edgar Wilson
Bill)Nye
Iunli
Brady's Health Service on Moles and Skin Spots
Dr. William Brady explains that moles moth patches liver spots and freckles are variations of chloasma not linked to blood or liver. Treatments include surgical and chemical methods to improve appearance and reduce inferiority feelings. A booklet on removing blemishes is offered for 35 cents with a stamped envelope.
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H. C
Dr. Brady
Wiliam Brady
Camino
Beverly Hills
California
Diet history of ships and sail through time
The text traces ship evolution from ancient sails to steam and later nuclear power, noting Lloyds classifications and persistent sail remnants. It cites the 1675 Bri tish Navy Mogul relic, a World War II Queen Mary rumor, and a constitutional preamble, mixing speculation with timeless maritime themes.
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Samuel Pepys
Cuckfield Park Museum
London
B.C
Martin
Lloyds
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